2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

181 MOT tests in 2024. 62.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time62.4%
Failed or needed repairs37.6%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 181 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes22.7%
  2. Lights & electrics20.4%
  3. Suspension14.9%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.8%
  7. Steering2.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 62.4% of 2001 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 181 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).